Eric Menees
Eric Vawter Menees is an American Anglican priest currently serving as bishop of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin of the Anglican Church in North America in California.[1]
The Right Reverend Eric Menees | |
|---|---|
| V Bishop of San Joaquin | |
| Church | Anglican Church in North America |
| Diocese | San Joaquin |
| In office | 2011-present |
| Predecessor | John-David Schofield |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | September 24, 2011 by Archbishop Robert Duncan |
Early life
Background
Menees was born and grew up in Southern California. He received his graduating from seminary, he has spent several months as a missionary in El Salvador and Mexico. He has also served at parishes in east Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and La Jolla.[1]
Menees was a priest in the Episcopal Church. He left in 2006 to plant a new Anglican church in the San Diego area.[2] On May 14, 2011, Menees was elected to succeed John-David Schofield as bishop of San Joaquin. He was consecrated on September 24 and enthroned on October 22.[3]
References
- Nowicki, Sue (November 5, 2011). "Lord, not lawsuits, matters to new Oakdale bishop". Modesto Bee. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- Dolbee, Sandi (September 16, 2006). "A house divided carries on". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- "Bishop Eric Menees begins new ministry in San Joaquin". Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
| Anglican Communion titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John-David Schofield |
Anglican Bishop of San Joaquin 2011–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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